Well, you found me, lol! I am an inch taller than you and currently weigh 297. feel free to PM me for encouragement any time, although I don't think you need much- you are doing GREAT! Keep up the great work!

I am counting calories on my own at the moment .. actually .. since I started up again in August last year. I include fasting for 12 hours a day (sometimes more) and drink LOTS of water. I use the "one ingredient" rule where I can and am in the process of creating a new cookbook, attacking recipes in my original one to cut down the fat and sugar where I can to make them a little healthier.
I got married in December last year to the love of my life (well the last 12 years lol) and have a 22 year old daughter, an almost 4 year old grandson and a 2 year old granddaughter. I do have a challenge going for any and all that want to join in which I tend to run in 16 week lots but join in any time I do pop in each day so happy to catch up and encourage if you need a buddy... oh .. Im in New Zealand too lol

Great idea!
I am in my early 20s
I am 5'1
Starting weight: 110kg (242.5 pounds)
Current weight after 1 month: 106.5 kg (234.7 pounds)
I am online every day, and I am happy to check in here! I go to the gym 3 times a week, and do pilates 3 times a week, and I have one day free of exercise, and one meal a week where I can eat whatever I like. Its great meeting you all! I would LOVE to get to 90kg (198.4 pounds) but my short term goal is getting to 100 kg (220.4 pounds) and I will go from there!